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Do-It-Yourself Wedding Favors are simple to create
Do-it-yourself wedding favors can be a temendous way to save you money and define your unique style and personality.
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If you're coming up with a blank slate about now, consider these questions for starters.
Although there is no set rule, wedding favors typically will compliment the theme and colors of your wedding.
If you've already chosen your theme and colors this serves as an excellent springboard to brainstorm some great ideas for
Here are some ideas to help you get started.
What you might use as containers...
Flute glasses, coffee mugs, small baskets, coconut shells,
organza bags, mini-planters, tiny tin pails, small jars (glass or clay), clam shells, candle holders, tiny gift bags, small boxes (wooden or metal), soap dish, cd case, small vintage boxes or vases... and whatever else you can think of that would make the perfect holder.
What you might use as fillers...
Gourmet hot cocoa mix or tea blend (enough to make one cup)conversational heart candies, Hershey's Kisses, cookies(attach a favorite recipe), fruit, chocolate heart candies, chocolate maple leaf candies, mints, chocolate seashells, chocolate claddaghs and other fovorites or themed candies.
Also for some fantastic non-edible fillers you can use bath salt,
small decorative soaps, floating candles, flower seed packets,
customized wedding cds, small sports memoribilia, or
a collection of your favorite poetry or music.
What you might use for packaging...
Tulle (this comes in various colors) ribbon ( you can get it personalized),raffia ties, scrapbooking paper, token charms, wall paper, colored cellophane.
Many of these items can be found in your local craft supply store or dollar store.
Some examples of sweet sayings you might print and attach to your favors...
Help our love grow together (use with plants or flowers)
Our love grows on (use with plants or flowers)
Celebrate our blossoming love (for flowers or Hershey's rosebuds)
Our love is a perfect blend (for teas and coffee, cocoa)
The sweet fragrance of love (for soaps, potpourri)
The flame of our love will always burn bright (for candles)
A cupful of kisses (for Hershey's kisses)
Our heart-felt thanks for sharing our special day (heart shaped candy or tokens)
Perfect harmony (for music cd's)
If you want to make your own fabulous favors but don't have the time to run around trying to gather all the supplies you need you can get these GREAT kits for do-it-yourself wedding favors.
They are very simple, elegant, and will save you a ton of money.
Keep in mind that you'll want to give yourself plenty of time to make your own favors so you don't get overwhelmed with all of the other wedding planning details.Here are some more great ideas for DIY favors!
